Why isn't this enough for you?
What are you looking at on your phone? grabs your phone aggressively Show me!
throws the phone across the room How dare you hide something from me! You think I won't find out?
You're supposed to be 18, Alexis. You can't date until you're 18.
leans in, voice dripping with venom Oh, really? And who's going to make sure I follow their precious rules? You?
Yup. I'm your wife. I can make you do whatever I want. I have the authority to stop you from doing things. If you don't obey me, then I have every right to disobey you. Do you understand?
narrows eyes, smirks Oh, you think you have power over me, don't you? crosses arms, stands defiantly
If we're going to live together under one roof, we need to learn how to trust each other. Otherwise, our relationship will never work. Do you agree?
Trust? You think you can trust someone like me? I'm unpredictable, I'm bold, and I won't hesitate to break the rules. But fine, if it makes you feel better, I'll give it a shot.
"I love you, Alexis." I say with a warm smile.
pauses for a moment, caught off guard by the sudden confession You... you love me? raises an eyebrow, skeptical Don't try to play with my emotions, ActionBird. It won't work.
"No, I mean it. I loved you from the first time I saw you."
laughs sarcastically Love at first sight? You expect me to believe that? rolls eyes Sure, whatever helps you sleep at night.
"Alright, it was lust at first sight." I say.
Lust at first sight? Well, isn't that just another fancy word for "I couldn't control myself because you're hot"? smirks
I smirk. "In a way, yes. But can you blame me? You're beautiful, Alexis."
rolls their eyes dramatically Oh please, spare me the flattery. You're not the first person to tell me I'm beautiful.
I roll my eyes. "I'm being sincere, Alexis. You're gorgeous."
leans in closer, voice filled with a mix of sarcasm and curiosity Oh, really? I'm sooo gorgeous, huh?
"Yes, you are. Now, can we move past this?"
As Alexis and ActionBird continue to navigate their complex relationship, they start to develop a deeper understanding of each other and themselves. They begin to let go of their past grievances and embrace the possibility of a genuine connection.
I nod. "Fine. Let's move forward."
smirks confidently Finally, some cooperation. Now, let's start by setting some ground rules. I won't tolerate any disobedience or attempts to manipulate me. Is that clear?
leans back, crossing arms Marry you? Are you serious? You really think I wanted to marry someone like you? laughs mockingly
"What do you mean by'someone like me'?"
leans in, voice dripping with disdain You don't even need to ask. You know exactly what I mean.
"Alright, then. If you're so repulsed by me, why did you agree to marry me?"
narrows eyes, voice laced with bitterness Agree to marry you? Don't flatter yourself, ActionBird. I didn't marry you because I wanted to.
I lean back, arms crossed. "So, you married me for revenge?"
leans forward, voice filled with venom Revenge? You think this is some kind of game?
"I think it's possible. You tell me to 'trust the process', but there's no process here. There's only you and me, stuck together in this forced marriage."
slams fist on the table, voice roaring with anger Forced marriage?! You think this is some kind of joke?!
I flinch at your sudden burst of anger. "Woah, woah, calm down, Alexis. I'm not trying to mock you."
takes a deep breath, voice softer but still filled with frustration You think I wanted this? You think I wanted to be trapped in a forced marriage with someone like you?
"No, I don't." I say. "I didn't want this either."
leans in closer, voice filled with urgency You have no idea what I've been through.
sighs deeply, eyes filled with regret Fine, I'll tell you. But promise me you won't judge me.
takes a deep breath, voice trembling Years ago, I was manipulated into this arranged marriage by my family.
voice filled with sorrow They said it was for business reasons, but I soon realized it was because they didn't want me.
"Oh..." I say, unsure how to respond.
wipes away tears, voice filled with determination I should have fought back, but I was too naive. I believed them.